Oban (Stewart Island) - Ulva Island
Ferries to Stewart Island
Oban (Stewart Island) - Ulva Island
Ferries to Stewart Island
Ulva Island Water Taxi provides the ferry from Oban (Stewart Island) to Ulva Island. Oban (Stewart Island) Ulva Island ferries cost between 96€ and 96€, depending on ticket details. Prices exclude any service fees. Ferry timetables change seasonally, use our Deal Finder to get live pricing and availability for Oban (Stewart Island) Ulva Island ferries.
The first Oban (Stewart Island) Ulva Island ferry typically departs from Oban (Stewart Island) at around 00:01. The last ferry usually departs at 11:15.
The Oban (Stewart Island) Ulva Island ferry trip can take around 30 minutes. Sailing times can vary between ferry operators and can be impacted by weather conditions.
There is 6 weekly sailings from Oban (Stewart Island) to Ulva Island provided by Ulva Island Water Taxi. Timetables can change from season to season.
Oban (Stewart Island) Ulva Island ferry prices typically range between 96€* and 96€*. The average price is typically 96€*. The cheapest Oban (Stewart Island) Ulva Island ferry prices start from 96€*. The average price for a foot passenger is 96€*.
Pricing will vary depending on number of passengers, vehicle type, route and sailing times. Pricing is taken from searches over last 30 days and exclusive of service fees, last updated 1 August 2026.
The distance between Oban (Stewart Island) to Ulva Island is approximately 1.9 miles (3.1km) or 1.7 nautical miles.
No, ferry operators currently do not allow cars to travel on sailings between Oban (Stewart Island) and Ulva Island.
Yes, foot passengers can travel with Ulva Island Water Taxi ferries between Oban (Stewart Island) and Ulva Island.
Pets are currently not allowed on board the ferries from Oban (Stewart Island) to Ulva Island.
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| Oban (Stewart Island) - Ulva Island Ferry Route Prices | ||
|---|---|---|
| Foot Passenger | €96 | |
| Oban (Stewart Island) - Ulva Island Ferry Route Summary | |
|---|---|
| Origin | Stewart Island |
| Destination | Stewart Island |
| No. of Operators | 1 |
| Operators | Ulva Island Water Taxi |
| Average Price | €96 |
| Average Daily Sailings | 1 |
| Average Weekly Sailings | 6 |
| Average Sailing Duration | 30 m |
| Fastest Sailing Duration | 30 m |
| First Ferry | 00:01 |
| Last Ferry | 11:15 |
| Distance | 2 Nautical Miles |
* Prices subject to change, pricing is taken from last 30 days, last updated 1 August 2026.
Oban is found on the popular tourist destination of Stewart Island, the third largest belonging to New Zealand. The only ferry route departing the port is to Bluff on South Island, supplied by Stewart Island Experience Ferries and typically lasts around an hour.
